Energy & Utilities Category Manager: Sourcing & Decarb

DRiV; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DRiV seeks a Category Manager, Energy & Utilities to develop and execute sourcing strategies for electricity, natural gas, utilities, renewable energy, and related services across multiple sites. You will monitor markets, assess supplier capabilities, and drive total-cost improvements.

You will lead RFx events, negotiate contracts, manage hedging and decarbonization initiatives, and collaborate with Plant Management, Operations, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and other stakeholders to deliver

Qualifikationen

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management for energy
• Experience leading supplier negotiations and RFx processes
• Knowledge of electricity and natural gas procurement and energy markets
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute category strategies for electricity, natural gas, utilities, renewable energy and related services.
• Monitor energy markets, pricing, regulatory developments and risks to inform sourcing decisions.
• Lead RFx events, evaluations, and supplier selection with total-cost analysis.
• Lead contract development and negotiations for utility supply and energy projects.
• Manage utilities portfolio and coordinate hedging strategies with advisors.
• Identify opportunities for decarbonization and on-site renewable energy initiatives.
• Define supplier strategies and models for on-site energy projects and present to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance and risk.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Energy procurement

Supplier negotiations

RFx processes

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree or professional credential

Jobbeschreibung

DRiV seeks a Category Manager, Energy & Utilities to develop and execute sourcing strategies for electricity, natural gas, utilities, renewable energy, and related services across multiple sites. You will monitor markets, assess supplier capabilities, and drive total-cost improvements.

You will lead RFx events, negotiate contracts, manage hedging and decarbonization initiatives, and collaborate with Plant Management, Operations, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and other stakeholders to deliver